VAI and GPMS partner to expand access to advanced HUMS

Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and GPMS International have announced a strategic partnership to provide VAI members with unparalleled access to advanced health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) technology. Through this collaboration, VAI members will gain an exclusive discount on the purchase of Foresight MX, directly through GPMS.

Foresight MX is an all-in-one HUMS that provides vibration monitoring, engine health monitoring, flight data and exceedance monitoring, and optimized rotor track and balance. Aviation safety organizations, including the Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST), have long identified HUMS as one of the most critical technologies to reduce accidents, especially fatal ones. By continuously monitoring aircraft health and performance, HUMS enables early detection of mechanical issues before they become critical failures. This proactive approach allows operators to transition from reactive to proactive and predictive maintenance, minimizing unscheduled downtime and improving operational efficiency.

Chris Hill, Senior Director of Safety at VAI, commented: “We’re dedicated to equipping our members with the best technologies and practices to elevate operational safety and performance. HUMS has a proven track record of mitigating risks and enhancing aircraft reliability. Partnering with GPMS makes this game-changing technology more accessible to our community.”

Ronnie Ries, Vice President of Marketing at GPMS, added: “HUMS isn’t just for big operators with heavy aircraft anymore. Foresight MX is lightweight, affordable, and intuitive, designed to bring advanced monitoring to operators of all sizes. Our customers see real results: safer flights, predictive maintenance, and fewer AOGs. We’re thrilled to team up with VAI to extend these benefits to more operators.”

Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted GPMS HUMS STCs on the Airbus H145 D2 and D3.